Patterson Lakes, VIC 3197
City of KingstonAll suburbs in postcode 3197
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Median house price
$1,575,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Patterson Lakes at a glance
- Median unit
- $710,000
- Population
- 7,793
- Median age 46
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Patterson Lakes
Houses change hands at $1,575,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $710,000, roughly 55% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $315,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
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What to know about Patterson Lakes
Patterson Lakes (3197) sits in the Kingston region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,575,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Patterson Lakes has roughly 7,793 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Patterson Lakes scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 678 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Patterson Lakes
Schools serving Patterson Lakes: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 8/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Patterson Lakes's population at 7,793, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 72%
- Lone person
- 26%
- Owner occupied
- 79%
- Renter occupied
- 15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
345 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 678 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 25.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.9°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Patterson Lakes
- What is the median house price in Patterson Lakes?
- The median house price in Patterson Lakes, VIC 3197 is $1,575,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $710,000.
- How much is my house worth in Patterson Lakes?
- A useful starting point is the Patterson Lakes median house price of $1,575,000 (units $710,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Patterson Lakes postcode?
- Patterson Lakes is in the 3197 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Kingston region.
- Where is Patterson Lakes?
- Patterson Lakes is a suburb in the City of Kingston area, VIC 3197.
- What schools are in Patterson Lakes?
- There are 20 schools serving Patterson Lakes on this page, including Patterson Lakes Primary School, Patterson River Secondary College, Carrum Primary School.
- How walkable is Patterson Lakes?
- Patterson Lakes has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Patterson Lakes?
- Patterson Lakes is close to Carrum, Bonbeach, Chelsea Heights, Seaford, Chelsea.
- What is the population of Patterson Lakes?
- The population of Patterson Lakes is approximately 7,793 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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